I missed my court date and have a warrant for my arrest ?

Your boyfriend needs an attorney to represent him, no matter how little evidence he may believe there is. If a criminal case has been filed, then a...

How can I possibly get a neg driving and a domestic violence charge from 11 and 16 yrs ago removed or sealed off my record

Washington law only allows one misdemeanor conviction to be vacated. So, if the DV charge you described was a misdemeanor and a conviction, you...

Will my dismissal of my charges show up on a background check?

I agree with Mr. Lawrence. Additionally, there is a procedure to remove non-conviction data from your record. That would be records of the arrest...

Will a criminal charge that was dismissed show up on a background check for employment? If it does, what will it say?

There are likely still records existing about the criminal arrest and charge, even though he was never convicted. There is a process in Washington...

Restoration of civil rights

You may eligible to have one or more of your convictions vacated, and you may also be eligible to restore your firearms rights. I recommend that...

What defenses can I use when I’m in court to avoid jail time?

It is very important that you hire an attorney or petition the court for a public defender. Your attorney can help to determine any defenses you...

Can I get expunged immediately if my case was dismissed with prejudice?

In your case, because you do not have a conviction, what you need to do is expunge or delete the non-conviction data, and the wait is two years...

How can I get a misdemeanor charge expunged from about 5 years ago?

You may likely be eligible to have this conviction expunged, so long as three years have passed since you completed all terms of the sentence, and...

An attorney can request and review the evidence in your case, negotiate with the prosecutor, and help you to keep the ticket off of your driving...

Why did my husband receive a letter from king county saying he was cited for use of drug paraphernalia?

Many criminal charges begin with a summons received in the mail, and not an arrest. It is very important that your husband appear in court at the...